Diabetes drugs may reduce cardiovascular deaths

Drugs originally developed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes were found to reduce cardiovascular deaths and heart failure events among patients.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 30, 2022 ~5 min

Using AI to predict COVID surges

MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which COVID variants will likely become dominant.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 29, 2022 ~12 min


Racial discrimination during COVID led to rise in depression

Those who experienced discrimination early in the pandemic had increased odds of moderate to severe depression and suicidal ideation, compared to those who reported no discrimination.

Randy Young • harvard
Aug. 29, 2022 ~4 min

Surgical procedures haven’t recovered from COVID

Reductions in surgical procedures precipitated by SARS-CoV-2 have not fully returned to their pre-pandemic levels, resulting in severe backlogs and deferred surgeries.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Aug. 23, 2022 ~5 min

Understanding polio and the risks we face

News reports about polio's return worry parents. An expert explains the two types of poliovirus and the importance of herd immunity.

Claire McCarthy • harvard
Aug. 22, 2022 ~3 min

New hope for easing stigma and isolation of hearing loss

Audiologist says FDA green light for over-the-counter devices has potential to drive down cost, increase access and innovation.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 22, 2022 ~9 min

You likely don’t need vitamin D pills for strong bones

Major study by Harvard professor upends idea large doses are needed by otherwise healthy older adults.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 16, 2022 ~6 min

Integrity may be good for your health

Study links ‘strong moral character’ traits with reduced risk for depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease.

Courtney Leimanis • harvard
Aug. 15, 2022 ~3 min


How America’s ageism hurts, shortens lives of elderly

Becca Levy ‘92, Ph.D. ’95 examines hidden stereotypes of aging, their insidious effects in an excerpt from her new book, “Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live.”

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 10, 2022 ~12 min

Taking second look at daily multivitamins

“Most people would be better off just drinking a full glass of water and skipping the vitamin,” says Pieter Cohen, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Julie Corliss • harvard
Aug. 8, 2022 ~3 min

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